The festive season is much-anticipated in Milly Davenport and Andrew Wilson’s blended household. And this year, the celebrations will be extra special. The couple, who lives here with Milly’s son Felix, 14, will be welcoming their respective adult children as well as friends and relatives from near and far. “This will be our first really big Christmas here,” says Milly.

Reflects its owners’ shared love of the outdoors

Located in a lush valley in south-west Brisbane, the light, airy and largely open-plan house, designed by architect Shane Thompson, reflects its owners’ shared love of the outdoors and their preference for the robust and unfussy.

MAIN BEDROOM this page and opposite bottom Thanks to a two-storey high window in their bedroom, Milly and Andrew wake up to a gorgeous view every morning. Custom-made bedhead in Kvadrat Divina, Upholstery Worx by Jason. Bedlinen, Adairs. …